multiple hairs growing out of one follicle?

[ireland107]

Hi,
I'm a 29 year old male.  My question is quite simple.  Over the past six months or so, I've noticed my body hair increasing, seemingly every day.  I now have visible hair on my knuckles and mid-digital region, my toes, and the hair on my upper thighs is even getting more noticeable.  To top it off, there seems to be 2-3 hairs growing out of most follicles on my arms and legs.  Is this normal?  I went to my PC physician, and he ran tests on my thyroid and testosterone levels.  Everything came back perfectly normal.  But why then is my body hair increasing so much? This is more of a "piece of mind" thing for me now.  2-3 hairs growing from the same follicle?  Is this really all just genetics, or is there some type of underlying cause at play?  I'm a healthy, physically active guy.

[Hardee1]

Did you ever find a solution ? Other than laser ? A solution insurance will help with ? I have up to 6 that grow out of one follicle sometimes. I also sweat ALOT so it makes the inflamed hairs prone to bacteria. I have found bleach baths help. I take 2 a week 1/2 cup. But I still have bumps just less bad infections.

[NaturesBeauty]

I to have had this happen over the last two years or so. I believe I have other problems with my skin due to changes in pigment and texture, but I've found at least a partial, inexpensive home "treatment". It also helps with acne.
I'm not a Doctor and everyone should see a dermatologist to make sure something more serious isn't going on. I've been and was basically ridiculed because they didn't think it should bother me. Not that they had any answers for it or cared about the fact that I was so embarrassed I haven't worn anything that showed more skin than my neck, face, and my hands for 2 years (even when it's 90 degrees and I'm walking a hay field. And was so self conscious that I only undressed in the dark after being with my husband for 19 years. A husband who would still love me if I looked like a long haired cat). So now I'm going to see one affiliated with a prestigious hospital and clinic. I live on our farm in a less populated area, so there's a whole lot of inconvenience involved with seeing the new Doctor, but I have hope for now.
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If not here, then somewhere else, I hope that everyone finds some peace of mind. As trivial as certain people might think this is, the sad fact is we are initially judged on appearance. It's wrong and unfair but the truth. Maybe someday, society as a whole will realize that our value as human beings isn't supposed to be about how pretty the picture is. It's about what's in the picture and the quality of its content.

[Ally21003]

Hi, I'm a 16 year old girl. I'm having the same issues , but I don't see anything extremely effective to the point where I would have to rush to the hospital. My family is known for "gorilla hair" , especially my father AND mother. There are only certain areas on my body in which this happens, it's usually 2 hairs in one , but on several occasions I've found 3 , but that only happens in certain areas between and on the thighs and stomach.

[Rsmacky]

Laser hair removal doesn't work.  It is NOT permanent at all and I can attest because I have had it done.  Waste of a lot of my time.  Within the normal cycle of hair growth, all your hair will be back and just as thick as before.  It should be a class action lawsuit really.

[dez4994949]

I am 15 about to turn 16 in a few days and i was about to wax my underarms and got to looking. i have at least 2 but mostly 3 hairs coming out of each follicle!  have to shave very often and it seems to never quit growing. I have brown curly hair and I'm definitely in shape. I'm also Caucasian.

[DauntlessDragon]

I just Noticed it, Dual Hairs in one folical.
For me, I think it came from my Psoriasis, because it seems to be only on my right arms where the psoriasis resides. It's not a problem in my 55 year old view. I've been treating the psoriasis with heaps of Nivea Soft. It keeps the skin soft and less itchy.  Now I ponder the "Which came first?" question. did the psoriosis cause the dual hairs, or did the dual hairs, cause the psoriosis?

[DauntlessDragon]

I just Noticed it, Dual Hairs in one folical.
For me, I think it came from my Psoriasis, because it seems to be only on my right arms where the psoriasis resides. It's not a problem in my 55 year old view. I've been treating the psoriasis with heaps of Nivea Soft. It keeps the skin soft and less itchy.  Now I ponder the "Which came first?" question. did the psoriosis cause the dual hairs, or did the dual hairs, cause the psoriosis?

[zoner51]

I'm a 64 year old female. My face has always been hairy but it's very short and almost white, I was a blonde. A few months ago I noticed the hair follicles on my face, only, have about 5 hairs growing out of them. They're very white and it looks like I have a very short white beard. It also goes over my nose but not as much. I saw a dermatologist today who refused to listen to me saying it's dry skin. I argued that I can remove the hair with tweezers and it grows back after a few days but she still refused to address this. I'll look for another doctor because it's embarrassing to me. If necessary, I'll have lazer removal done but I'd rather not. Thanks for all the info posted here.

[Qwerty6267]

Hello, I'm female (19). My problem is the same. When I shave, my skin rarely goes smooth and is always left spikey. If I go out in the morning with bare legs, by evening time I have to change into trousers and my legs are too stubbly. Eh also get so rashy and if I want them shaved the following day they just bleed and hurt when I shave them. I have always wanted to be a lifeguard but never taken up this as I found it too embarrassing and too much of a hassle. Did you even find a solution?

[Qwerty6267]

Hello, I'm female (19). My problem is the same. When I shave, my skin rarely goes smooth and is always left spikey. If I go out in the morning with bare legs, by evening time I have to change into trousers and my legs are too stubbly. Eh also get so rashy and if I want them shaved the following day they just bleed and hurt when I shave them. I have always wanted to be a lifeguard but never taken up this as I found it too embarrassing and too much of a hassle. Did you even find a solution?

[krs35]

Hi, I am a 35 years old male. I have recently noticed multi hair follicles on different parts of my body and they sometimes get folliculitis which are irritating and painful. Actually, my scalp hair was getting thinner, so I have started using a shampoo to stop being bald since three years ago. One of the composition of the shampoo is caffeine, "which strengthens the hair roots and it is against hereditary hair loss", according to the manufacturer. I am literally concerned about that shampoo, I think shampoos or any chemicals that induce hair growth could play role in multi hair follicle. I think it is really important to female avoid using any chemicals or shampoo to strengthen their scalp hair, because the active ingredients could have a general effect on all the body's hair follicles and consequently general body hairs are induced to grow. I was wondering if any of the people, have commented , used hair strengthening shampoo or liquids??? I hope the dermatologists care about my post and try to scientifically define the cause (s) of multi hare follicle, because I googled the causes of multi hair follicle but I have not got a satisfactory answer. Hope every body get permanent recovery.    

[skybot23]

Go to a functional medicine doctor and they will get to the root of what is causing that. I have had the same problem and the supplements/ laser hair removal has worked.

[Patton3]

I'm only 12 and I have blond hair and usually it grows 2 out of every pore I read up on this and it seems about one in every 20 million people have this, rarer up to about 12 hairs, facial hair is the most common place for this to occur

[airtm43]

I'm a 43 yr. old male with a French-Croatian bloodline MOSTLY CROATIAN I have thick curly hair , and I thought I was writing not reading your comment , your not alone .

[hope_this_helps_]

Wow!  I have the same thing.  I'm 43 now and have had laser hair removal of my entire body (but not head!) and it changed my life!  I wish it was around when I was in high school--mean girls would ask "did you shave this week?" and I'd tell them I shaved that morning.   I tried waxing my legs and it got all ingrown, used to try to exfoliate with scouring pads.  Tried home electrolysis (1980s) to no avail.  Had the thing with 3+ hairs from one follicle...
Invest in laser!  But, if you get pregnant a little bit will grow back, but in the grand scheme of things hardly any came back.  
Hope this thread helps people.
Oh, and I'm a primary care doc and you never hear this brought up in medical journals.

[alex401]

I am a female also, i have not experienced any problem whatsoever. This is something you may want to consult a doctor about. I have the same problem in my genital area and my underarms. I am pretty sure you just have some ingrown hairs, but i am not accurate!
Hope this helps!

[Axkram]

Hi when I was young I had dental overcrowding and now this multi hair thing. I just wonder if they are related and if so what is the gene that has malfunctioned and is it responsible for any other problems?

[dudulanu]

hi  I have the same problem like the other before 2 or more hairs groing from the same follicle but..... I am afraid there is a but i have some  inflammations they look like they are some teenager pimples.
But I have those only on my legs in about a day to 3 days they dissaper I have tried antibiotics for about a month it was ok for a period of time but after that it came back now i still have the same problem maybe someone had the same thing to let me know or somebody can tell me somthing how I can get rid of the inflammations

[ohiotob]

I enjoy plucking the 10 or so hairs from 1 hair hole and I like investigating them afterwards by crushing them apart

[DerpDEEderp]

One other thing that may help.  I just checked my beard (on mah FACE!) and I do have some of the triple hairs growing there.  I use a Mach3 razor to shave with, and then I immeditely wash my face with "Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser".  NOT the cetaphil daily facial cleanser.  The GENERIC BRAND DOES NOT WORK.  

That has made the BIGGEST difference with any acne/ingrown hair issues.  I now get NONE.  ZERO.  Not in many, many years.  My wife no longer gets acne either when she regularly washes with the cetaphil.  I hope that little bit of info helps someone outthere! :-)

[DerpDEEderp]

30 y/o male.  I've noticed this for the last few years, but I think it's been with me most of my life. 2-3 hairs out of almost any pore on chest, legs, and back.  Glad to know im not alone!

Funny thing is, my arms and legs are very hairy, but there is NOTHING from my wrists down to my finger tips, except for some finer hairs on my knuckes.  Toes it's the same thing.  Fur trousers town to about the sock level, then nothing except like one hair on my big toe!  

WTF!! lol!  I don't get it. God must have a sense of humor when he made us. :-D  

I guess I feel a little insecure about it (taking off shirt and stuff), I would feel less so if I wasn't married to the hottest woman in the world who thinks im pretty great.

Facts about me for comparison purposes, in order of which I think might be most relevant:
- took ACUTANE for a few years in my early teens (anti-acne drug, SEVERE known strange side-effects)
- Had meat with almost every meal growning up (recently became vegan, no relation to this.  haha. yay irony!)
- English / Dutch / German descent that I know of
- Pretty smart. (Maybe it's the price I pay for my big brain. and wiener.) :-)
- Did ride the schoolbus for 2 years in highschool
- Drank TONS of soda during middle school/ high school. Primarily Mountain Dew.


I think I am pretty smart (doesn't everyone?).  My dad was supposedly hairy... had chemo, lost all his body hair so I can't compare there.  Need to ask my brothers to see if they have the same issue.  ACUTANE could be a big one.  Recently became a vegan (no relation to this), so I'll see how animal protein consumption affects the condition.

Regardless, it's good to know you are not alone. :-)  You are just special.  Every human being on planet earth has SOMETHING they feel insecure about.  Maybe this little thing is ours?

[lilcutema]

i have the same problem is that why ur on dissability? mine usually gets bad and is followed up by a staph infection

[2muchhair]

wow i have what u have the same red dots itching, 4 hairs in hair canals it hasnt reached my beard but everywhere else. so they could grow to my beard?

[JustAnotherGuy1]

I have noticed the same thing on my body hair, but not my head (unfortunately). I started to notice it after I began to trim my body hair. Maybe the trimming results in some sort of response to provide more nutrients for hair growth and in turn causing the development of multiple hairs. That is just thought I had after noticing it occur after trimming. Anyways I would suggest males who dont have too much hair on their body to just suck it up and live with it, or else you might turn back into an ape.